This is our 6th Biennial RED DOOR Event! We are having lots of local vendors this year with lots of varied and interesting wares, lots of new features, as well as old favorites such as The Country Store, Odd & Ends, and an awesome Silent Auction. A fun Tailgate Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday!

• Vendor Booth Rentals are $75 for 2 days/$40 for 1 day, prepaid. 34 spaces are available on a first come basis. Rental deadline: 04/10/17. To reserve, contact Frances Stockley at 864-316-6587 or call the church office at 864-583-8167 for an application.

• SET-UP: Prior to opening, we will need help pricing and setting up display areas. We will have BAKED GOODS, CASSEROLES, FURNITURE, ODDS & ENDS, and CHILDREN'S CLOSET areas, as well as the SILENT AUCTION. We will also be selling RAFFLE TICKETS at the door for $1 per ticket. Prizes are great RAFFLE BASKETS which include: 1) Death by Chocolate Basket 2) It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Basket 3) Just RELAX (a Mother's Day Basket) 4) Family Game Night BasketIf you can purchase an item to contribute to the making of one of these baskets, please contact Tracey Bishop at 864-978-5010 or Joanne Kopchik at 864-494-1145. Volunteer sign-up sheets are available for all help needed. Stop by the large RED DOOR station, located in the Fellowship Hall and PLC, and check out the ways YOU can help!

• COUNTRY STORE NEEDS: We need jams, jellies, baked goods, casseroles, and pickled or preserved items of any kind. We have small 8 ounce jars available for your use if needed. If so, contact Tracey Bishop at 864-978-5010 or Tina Nichols at 864-590-5022.

• D-DAY! April 23rd, Sunday before Festival Opening on April 28th, we will be handing out signs for members to display in their yards. Please take one! It is a great way to spread the word throughout the area. The signs can be returned to the church after the festival closes on April 29th.

• MAN POWER: We need people to help set-up/break down tables on Sunday, April 23rd, at 12:00pm, and Saturday April 29th, at 4:00pm. We would appreciate your help!

• PAPER TRAILS: We have taxable donation forms and booth rental forms available. Contact Frances Stockley at 864-316-6587 or call the church office at 864-583-8167.

• CASSEROLE & SOUP PREPARATION: We meet every Friday between 9:00am and 12:00pm to prepare these foods in the PLC kitchen. PLEASE come and join us if you can!

• RED DOOR UPDATES: Keep checking for Red Door updates in the weekly bulletin, the newsletter, and on our St. John's website at www.stjohns-spartanburg.org.

• HOT DOG! When the festival opens on Friday, April 28th, we will be serving hot dog plates from 11:00am to 8:00pm for a cost of $5.00. A plate consists of a hot dog with trimmings, baked beans, chips, & coleslaw. STAY-EAT-SHOP!

• SILENT AUCTION: We are in need of nice Silent Auction items. If you are interested in donating an item pleasecontact Tracey Bishop at 864-978-5010 or Joanne Kopchik at 864-494-1145. We are asking that you send a photo and a small write up about your donated item. Bidding will begin at 9:00am on Friday, April 28th, and end on Saturday, April 29th, at noon.

• TAILGATE LUNCH: Football may be over until fall, but we'll be tailgatin' in the Fellowship Hall! Walker Stockley and Tina Nichols are preparing Brisket or Ribs, Baked Potato, Slaw, & Texas Toast from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Adult plates are $15.00 - Children plates (12 & under) $7.00. Ticket sales begin March 19 - April 26.

Our Lenten Worship commences on Ash Wednesday, February 14th. Our theme this year will be to explore how the wounds of Jesus affect our wounds. Offerings for our Wednesday services and evening meals will go to help migrant children and their familes. Please see The Visitor for more information.

Ash Wednesday Feb 14

12:15pm Lenten Worship

7:00pm Lenten Worship

Lenten Wednesday Schedule

Feb 21 - Mar 21

12:15pm Lenten Worship

1:00pm Lunch

6:00pm Supper

7:00pm Lenten Worship

American Heart Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the US. A healthy life style can go a long way toward preventing heart disease and promoting well being. February is American Heart Month, so let's make a committment to make wise choices and manage our health. On Sunday, February 4, please wear RED for heart health!

Have a Heart

Join our blood drive on blood Sunday, February 25th. The Bloodmobile will be in front of the Parish Life Center from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Sign up sheets will be available soon. We welcome our faithful givers and encourage new younger givers as well! For more information see the Visitor.

Give the Gift of Life!

Growing Our Future Campaign

Our campaign has officially ended. Much of the construction has been completed and the new campus looks beautiful. Be sure to drive by the church at night and see the new campus lighting. Thanks to those who have contributed!